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Question Bank
Course : DPMT
Semester : V
Subject : Jigs, Fixtures and Guages
Section – B
(2 mark – questions)
1. Define Jig?
Ans. A jig may be defined as a device which holds and locates a work piece and guides and controls one
or more cutting tools.

2. Define Fixture?
Ans. A fixture may be defined as a device which holds and locates a work piece during inspection or
machining. The fixture does not guide the cutting tool.

3. What is an indexing jig?

Ans. Indexing jig is used to drill holes which are spaced equally along a circle. In this example four
equally spaced holes are to be drilled on the periphery of the work piece. The work piece has a machined
bore. The work piece is located by a C-washer and a nut.

4. What are the advantages of using jigs and fixtures?

Ans.
 Reduce the operation time, and increase the productivity.
 Reduce the overall cost of the product.
 Ensures higher accuracy and surface quality
 Unskilled operator can do the job. Thus, saving in labour cost
 Facilitates uniform quality and ensures interchangeable of components.
5. Name the different types of bushes used in drill jig?
Ans.
1. Fixed bushes
 Plain
 Headed
 Shaped end

2. Slip bushes
3. Liner bushes
6. Mention the different types of drill jigs?
Ans.
 Template jig
 Leaf jig
 Plate jig
 Indexing jig
 Channel jig
 Universal jig
 Boxjig

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7. Distinguish between jig and fixtures?
Ans.
Jigs Fixtures
1. Hold and locate the work piece and guide the 1. Hold the work piece, but not guide the cutting
cutting tool. tool.
2.Used for holding the work and guiding the tool 2.Used for holding work in milling, turning, grinding,
welding,etc. drilling, reaming and tapping.
3. Lighter in construction, usually not clamped on 3. Heavier and clamped on the machine table.
the table.

8. What is Swinging Strap Clamp?

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Ans. This type of clamp can be rotated by 90 to clear the passage for loading and unloading the work
piece.

9. What is ‘C’ washer?

Ans. ‘C’ washer is a strap clamp with an open slot. It is simple and quick in operation. The slot permits
quick removal of C Washer after a slight loosening of the hexagonal nut.

10. What are the different types of clamps used in jigs and Fixtures?
Ans.
 Screw clamp
 Strap clamp
 Cam clamp
 Toggle clamp
 Hydraulic and pneumatic clamps.

11.Mention the different types of Fixtures?

Ans. 1. Universal fixtures
 Machine vices
 Three jaw self centering chuck
 Universal dividing head
 Magnetic chucks
2. Special fixtures for specific operations
 Milling fixture
 Boring fixture
 Grinding fixture
 Welding fixtures,etc

12. State the different types of locating methods?

Ans.
 Locating from plane surface
 Locating from circular surface
 Locating from irregular surface

13. What are the fixtures used in grinding operation?

Ans. The following fixtures are used for different grinding operations.
 Mandrels foe external grinding
 Magnetic chucks for surface grinding, and
 Special jaws chucks for internal grinding.
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14. What are the basic elements of Jigs and Fixtures?
Ans.
 Locating elements
 Clamping elements
 Skeleton or body
 Guiding elements

15. What is the purpose of locating system?

Ans. The purpose of the locating system is receive and accommodate the component at specific desired

16. What operations can be performed using drilling jigs?

Ans. Drilling jigs are used for operations like drilling, tapping, reaming, and counter boring etc.

17. How hydraulic clamp?

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Ans. Hydraulic clamps use incompressible fluid such as oil. Due to pressure of oil (8N/mm ) in the
cylinder, the ram moves downwards and presses the clamp against the work. For Unclamping, the oil is
discharged from the cylinder; thespring pushes the clamp and rams moves upward to free the work piece.

18. What is the function of welding fixture?

Ans. The basic purpose of welding fixtures is to locate and hold the parts together in their position during
the welding.

19. What is Channel jig?

Ans. The body of channel jig is in the form of standard channel. The Component is locates in a channel is
clamped by screw. It is used for drilling simple symmetrical shapes.

20. What is the use of Universal Jig?

Ans. Universal Jig is used for drilling work pieces having parallel surfaces. The jig plate is moved by
handle which operates rack and pinion.

21. What is Cam clamp?

Ans. Cam clamp is quick action device for clamping, but they tend to loose due to vibration. It is operated
by actuating the handle.

22. Give at least two essential features of a well-designed drill jig?

Ans.
 It design should be simple, foolproof and less expensive.
 Its locating points should be accurate and clearly visible to the operator.
 The loading and unloading of components should be easy.

23. Give the main purpose for using renewable bushings?

Ans. It is used for more than one operation through the same location.

24. Write the use of the Angle plate jig?

Ans. Angle plate jig is used for such type of job, which is to be machined at right angle to its mounting
locator.

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25. Write the use of the Channel jig?
Ans. Channel jig is used where job is held between two sides and the operation is performed from third
side.
26. In a drill jig only bushing are hardened .Give probable reason for this?
Ans. Jig bushings are hardened to avoid wear and tear. The body of the drill jig is not hardened because
it may break due to shock and vibrations.

27. Name two group of jigs?

Ans.
 Drill jig
 Boring jig

28. Write the use of indexing fixture?

Ans. Indexing fixture is used for machining the job at equal spaces.

29. Write the use of vice jaw fixture?

Ans. Vice jaw fixture is used for machining small jobs of different shapes.

30. What is meant by fool proofing?

Ans. Fool proofing is done to ensure that the job will set in to the jig in correct position.

31. What do you understand by multiple clamping?

Ans. In this type of clamping a special device is used in which more than one job can be clamped with
equal pressure. This type of camping is generally useful in production shop.

32. What is the function of its jig plate?

Ans. It is the part of a drill jig, which is used for the holding the bushings in positions.

33. What is a gauge?

Ans. A gauge is a checking instrument generally used in machine shop for checking finished
components.

34. Give four main advantages of using a gauge?

Ans.
 Saves time
 Increase production
 Make parts interchangeable
 Reduce the production cost and supervision charges

35. What is the feeler gauge used for?

Ans. Feeler gauge used for to measure gap between mating parts.

36. What is the main difference between a template and a gauge?

Ans. A template made from mild steel and used for checking the shape of the parts while a gauge is
made from tool steel and is used for checking dimension of the parts.

37. What precaution should be taken before using a gauge on a component?

Ans. Make sure that the component is of good finish, clean and free from burrs.

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38. What is Ring gauge?
Ans. It is used for checking outside dimension of round, square and hexagonal bar. Go and No Go
gauges are separate. For identification the No Go gauges is provided with groove on its cylindrical
surface.
39. What is the use of Thread plug gauge?
Ans. It is used for checking internal thread parts, and looseness and tightness of threads. It’s widely used
for checking threads of nuts etc.

40.Write the uses of reference gauge?

Ans. It is used to check the accuracy of other gauge within accuracy of 0.00025 mm.

41. What is Taylor’s principle of Limit gauging?

Ans. According to Taylor’s principle, ‘’ ‘No Go’ and ‘Go’ gauges are designed to check minimum and
maximum material limits’’.

42. What is the use of Plug Gauge?

Ans. Plug gauges are used for checking holes of many different shapes and sizes.

43. What is Snap Gauge?

Ans. Snap Gauge is used for checking external dimensions. Shafts are mainly checked by snap gauges.

44. What are the types of gauges according to the shape?

Ans. 1) Plug Gauge, 2) Ring Gauge, 3) Snap Gauge, 4) Taper Gauge, 5) Thread Gauge, 6) Form Gauge,
7)Thickness Gauge.

45. What is the purpose of Receiving Gauge?

Ans. The basic purpose of using receiving gauge in mass production industries are
1. For accuracy, reliability and repeatability with strong focus on ergonomics.
2. To reduce measuring time and its cost.
3. For accurate and precise inspection.
46. What is Pot type jig?
Ans. The following type of jig suits best for drilling of holes in hollow cylindrical components, with
relatively smaller outside and inside diameters, such as bushes.

47. What are the advantages of cast jigs or fixtures?

Ans. (A) No heat treatments are required for the cast jigs and fixtures.
(B) It prevents the occurrence of tool chatter in milling.
48. What is the disadvantage of screw clamp?
Ans. The disadvantage of screw clamp is, the clamping pressure largely depends on the work piece, it
varies from one work piece to other.
49. What is the function of spherical washers in clamping?
Ans. Misalignment between the clamp surface and the clamping nut due to tilting of the clamp can be
countered by use of spherical washers between the clamp and the nut.
50. What is the use of edge clamping?
Ans. Edge Clamps are used for clamping work pieces on the edges during facing operations or when
only horizontal surface is to be machined.
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